Grass - Ornamental
Eragrostis spectabilis
Purple Love Grass
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
Exposure: Sun Tolerant
FULL Sun
Clouds of tiny, fine textured flower panicles appear like reddish purple clouds hovering just about ground level. Foliage forms a 10" mat of twisty green foliage. Excellent fine textured accent for the late summer garden. Drought tolerant. An American native.
Height24"
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Spread12-24"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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Landscape Application:
Group or mass in beds, borders, rock gardens and hot, dry areas.
Eragrostis spectabilis Plant Care:
Prefers hot, dry locations.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)
Purple Love Grass Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Low soil moisture.
Average
Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Dried Flower
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant